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REPORT TO COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL
APRIL 22, 2004 |
A Regular Meeting of the Standing Committee of Council on Planning and Environment was held on Thursday, April 22, 2004, at 2:20 p.m., in Council Chamber, Third Floor, City Hall.
PRESENT: |
Councillor Anne Roberts, Chair
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ABSENT: |
Mayor Larry Campbell (Leave of Absence - Civic Business) |
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE: |
Brent MacGregor, Deputy City Manager |
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE: |
Diane Clairmont, Meeting Coordinator |
* Denotes absence for a portion of the meeting.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
The Minutes of the Standing Committee on Planning and Environment meeting of March 25, 2004, were adopted.
RECOMMENDATION
1. 1924 Triumph Street - Warning to Prospective Purchasers (File 2701)
The Committee had before it an Administrative Report dated March 31, 2004, in which the City Building Inspector recommended Council direct a 336D Notice be filed against the title to the property at 1924 Triumph Street in order to warn prospective purchasers that the building was used twice as an illegal marijuana grow operation and there are resulting By-law violations. The General Manager of Community Services recommended approval.
Peter Sweeney, Manager, Building Inspection Branch, reviewed the report.
MOVED by Councillor Louis
THAT the Committee recommend to Council
THAT the City Clerk be directed to file a 336D Notice against the title to the property at 1924 Triumph Street, Lot 3, Block 28, District Lot 184, Plan 178, PID 014-953-137 in order to warn prospective purchasers that this building has been used as an illegal marijuana grow operation on two occasions and there are contraventions of the Vancouver Building and Electrical By-laws related to this unapproved use.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2. 3217 East 7th Avenue- Warning to Prospective Purchasers (File 2701)
The Committee had before it an Administrative Report dated March 30, 2004, in which the City Building Inspector recommended Council direct a 336D Notice be filed against the title to the property at 3217 East 7th Avenue in order to warn prospective purchasers that the building was used twice as an illegal marijuana grow operation and there are resulting By-law violations. The General Manager of Community Services recommended approval.
Peter Sweeney, Manager, Building Inspection Branch, reviewed the report and advised that at this time the building was not listed for sale.
The owner, Lien Thi Lam, indicated she was unfamiliar with the City's process due to language concerns.
MOVED by Councillor Louis
THAT the Committee recommend to Council
THAT the matter of 3217 East 7th Avenue - Warning to Prospective Purchasers be postponed to a future Standing Committee on Planning and Environment meeting to provide an opportunity for staff to discuss the matter with the owners and provide an interpreter to attend the meeting.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3. 2709 McGill Street - Warning to Prospective Purchasers (File 2701)
The Committee had before it an Administrative Report dated March 30, 2004, in which the City Building Inspector recommended Council direct a 336D Notice be filed against the title to the property at 2709 McGill Street in order to warn prospective purchasers that the building was used twice as an illegal marijuana grow operation on two occasions and there are resulting By-law violations. The General Manager of Community Services recommended approval.
Peter Sweeney, Manager, Building Inspection Branch, reviewed the report.
In response to a question from the owner, Tian Li Tang, Mr. Sweeney clarified the criteria that must be met in order to have the Notice removed.
Mr. Sweeney and Paul Teichroeb, Chief License Inspector, reviewed procedures for properties where grow-ops have occurred more than once, responsibilities of landlords and the process relating to Business License Hearings.
MOVED by Councillor Cadman
THAT the Committee recommend to Council
THAT the City Clerk be directed to file a 336D Notice against the title to the property at 2709 McGill Street, Lot 317 E Hlf, District Lot HT, Plan 100, PID 010-823-581
in order to warn prospective purchasers that this building has been used as an illegal marijuana grow operation on two occasions and there are contraventions of the Vancouver Building and Electrical By-laws related to this unapproved use.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
4. License By-law Amendment to Allow Liquor Service in Conjunction With Billiard Halls (File 113)
The Committee had before it an Administrative Report dated March 30, 2004, in which the Chief License Inspector in consultation with the Director of Legal Services recommended Council amend License By-law No. 4450 to allow liquor service in conjunction with Billiard Halls. The General Manager of Community Services recommended approval.
Guy Gusdal, License Coordinator, reviewed the report and responded to questions relating to notification, impact of the by-law amendment on future applications, setting a precedent, statistics/impact on youth and other users of billiard halls and clarified the definition of a time limited development permit.
Antonio Gomes, owner of Guys & Dolls Billiards Ltd., spoke in favour of the recommendations.
His comments included:
· does not foresee a problem with youth not having a place to play as there are facilities for youth within close proximity;
· minors are restricted to specific times to play in his establishment, either alone or with a guardian;
· his clientele is less than 5% youth (6-10 individuals/week).
MOVED by Councillor Louie
THAT the Committee recommend to Council
THAT the matter of a License By-law Amendment to Allow Liquor Service in Conjunction with Billiard Halls be postponed to provide time for staff to include it in the review of liquor licensing related to billiard halls.
LOST
(Councillors Bass, Cadman, Ladner, Louis, Sullivan, Roberts and Woodsworth opposed)
MOVED by Councillor Green
THAT the Committee recommend to Council
THAT Council approve amendments to License By-law No. 4450 as generally outlined or referred to in Appendix A of Administrative Report, License By-law Amendment to Allow Liquor Service in Conjunction With Billiard Halls, dated March 30, 2004, which specify a new definition and regulations for liquor service in conjunction with Billiard Halls; and
FURTHER THAT Council request the Director of Legal Services to bring forward a by-law amending the License By-law, generally as set out in Appendix A of Administrative Report, License By-law Amendment to Allow Liquor Service in Conjunction With Billiard Halls, dated March 30, 2004.
LOST
(Councillors Bass, Cadman, Ladner, Louie, Louis, Roberts, Stevenson, Sullivan and Woodsworth opposed)
5. West Nile Virus Surveillance and Mosquito Control Procedures for 2004 (File 4101)
The Committee had before it a Policy Report dated April 6, 2004, in which the General Manager of Parks and Recreation, City Engineer and the Director of Environmental Health of the Vancouver Coastal Health, provided information on Vancouver's 2003 Mosquito Surveillance Program, outlined the implementation of Vancouver's response plan to a possible future outbreak of West Nile Virus and recommended Council approve funds for the mosquito monitoring program and the larval control program, if deemed necessary. The City Manager recommended approval.
Piet Rutgers, Director of Planning & Operations, along with Dominic Losito, Regional Director of Health Protection, Vancouver Coastal Health, reviewed the report and responded to questions relating to possibility of infection from crows, public response, availability of products for domestic use, boosting of predators, cost of larval control program and potential risk of West Nile Virus in 2004.
MOVED by Councillor Louie
THAT the Committee recommend to Council
A. THAT Council receive the 2003 findings of mosquito monitoring and surveillance for information.
B. THAT Council endorse the Regional Policy for a Standardized Preparedness and Management Approach for the West Nile Virus for Health purposes as described in Appendix D of Policy Report, West Nile Virus Surveillance and Mosquito Control Procedures for 2004, dated April 6, 2004, including seeking federal and provincial funding.
C. THAT Council approve the proposed mosquito monitoring, surveillance and larval control process for 2004 as described in Policy Report, West Nile Virus Surveillance and Mosquito Control Procedures for 2004, dated April 6, 2004.
D. THAT Council allocate $90,000 for the mosquito monitoring Program to the Park Board operating budget, with an offset of $50,000 from a grant received from the Provincial Government.
E. THAT Council authorize the City Manager to proceed with the implementation of the larval control program, when ordered by the Medical Health Officer with an estimated cost of $300,000 with the source of funding to be Contingency Revenue.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillors Cadman, Stevenson and Sullivan not present for the vote)
6. Downtown Transportation Plan - Hornby Street Bike Lane (File 5560)
The Committee had before it an Administrative Report dated March 30, 2004, in which the General Manager of Engineering Services in consultation with the Director of Current Planning recommended Council approve funding to proceed with the implementation of the Hornby Street Bike Lane as identified in the Downtown Transportation Plan.
Doug Louie, Downtown Transportation Engineer, reviewed the report and noted submissions were received from the Bicycle Advisory Committee and the Downtown Vancouver Business Improvement Association. He advised a future report will address connections and exiting from Burrard Bridge onto Hornby and Pender Streets.
The following spoke expressing concerns relating to the recommendations.
Jack Becker
David Pritchard, Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition
Speakers' comments included:
· a quality cycling facility is wanted and staff recommendations do not provide this;
· reviewed statistics related to cycling growth in Vancouver, North America and Europe;
· proposed design is not safe enough;
· Hornby Street should be endorsed as northbound cycling entrance to downtown;
· proposed design is an improvement, but will not attract cyclists;
· staff should prepare an alternative and provide Council with cost comparisons for a showcase cycling facility design, street transportation mode split, and cyclist usage forecast;
· input from the Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition and the City's Bicycle Advisory Committee should be considered;
· a one-two month delay would be acceptable to obtain better quality facilities; however, implementation is essential in the summer of 2004;
· coloured bike lanes should be implemented when standards are developed and funds should be set aside now;
· double stripes are necessary on the full route.
MOVED by Councillor Bass
THAT the Committee recommend to Council
A. THAT funding of $370,000 be provided for the implementation of the Hornby Street Bike Lane from the Streets Basic Capital Group CB2EA2E (Bicycle Network), subject to the approval of the 2004 Streets Basic Capital Budget.
B. THAT commencing in 2005, the annual Traffic Operating Budget for Signage be increased by $1,000, without offset and subject to the 2005 Budget Review, for maintenance.
C. THAT an application be made to TransLink requesting cost-shared funding for the Hornby Street Bike Lane Project.
D. THAT the installation of bike lanes with double painted lines on the proposed section of Hornby Street be completed this year, preferably; and
FURTHER THAT staff report back to Council regarding upgrading of the bike lanes on Hornby Street paying specific attention to the following:
· a commitment by the City to develop coloured bike lanes when the TAC guidelines are developed; and
· monitoring for possible right turn conflicts be undertaken.
E. THAT improvements to intersections of the Hornby bike route with Pender and Pacific Streets be made as soon as practical.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Louie not present for the vote)
7. Annual Special Events Report (File 4200)
The Committee had before it an Administrative Report dated April 6, 2004, in which the General Manager of Engineering Services recommended Council approve the list of anticipated special events to be held in 2004 and provide direction relating to issues about specific events. Council was also asked to consider two other events.
Muriel Honey, Manager, Film and Special Events Office, reviewed the report and advised that Consideration G was withdrawn at the request of the Applicant and Consideration H was withdrawn by staff until a future date in order to provide additional information. Ms. Honey, along with Tom Timm, Deputy City Engineer, responded to questions relating to the West End Farmer's Market, payment and responsibility for equipment used at events, and the application process.
Council requested a memo back from staff to clarify the approximate costs, liabilities and issues involved regarding equipment to be used at special events.
The following spoke in favour of the recommendation relating to Greek Day:
Jenny Siormanolakis, Special Advisor, Kitsilano Greek Festival;
Nick Panos, Chair, Kitsilano Greek Festival Committee
Peter Capadouca, Vice-Chair, Kitsilano Greek Festival Committee
Speakers' comments included:
· history of Greek Festival in Vancouver;
· reviewed planned events for 2004;
· sale of beer and wine is necessary both traditionally and culturally - a beer garden is not part of Greek culture and logistics are not conducive to a beer garden;
· Greek Day is a family event and adults should not be separated from their children in order to enjoy a drink;
· event will be trouble-free as security and increased police presence will be in place;
· hours of sale of beer and wine will be reduced and alcoholic beverages will only be purchased with food;
· if kiosks along street are not licensed, vendors will not participate;
· 14 years of previous experience will ensure a successful, well-organized event and Vancouver needs world to know it can throw a great party;
· event will attract tourists, generate revenue and promote multiculturalism;
Inspector Al Niedtner, Vancouver Police Department, reviewed security issues. Ms. Honey advised the Liquor Licensing Branch and FEST partners support liquor permitting as recommended by the VPD who have the final decision on this issue.
MOVED BY Councillor Stevenson
THAT the Committee recommend to Council
A. THAT the Special Events in Appendix A of Administrative Report Annual Special Events Report, dated April 6, 2004 be approved, subject to staff working out acceptable arrangements with the event organizers; and that Council authorize the Film and Special Events Office and FEST to approve minor events that arise during the remainder of 2004.
B. That Council approve the closure of portions of Mainland, Helmcken, Homer, Drake, Hamilton, and Davie Streets on Wednesday June 30th from 2:00pm until approximately 10:00 pm for the Yaletown Grand Prix Cycling Race; subject to final arrangements being approved by FEST.
C. THAT Council approve the relocation of the Alcan Dragon Boat Festival from the north shore of False Creek adjacent the Plaza of Nations to a site at the east end of the Creek, adjacent Science World for 2004; subject to Park Board approval, and subject to final arrangements being approved by FEST.
D That Council approve the closure of Broadway from MacDonald to Blenheim on Sunday, July 18th for the celebration of Greek Day; subject to final arrangements being approved by FEST; and
FURTHER THAT Council support Greek Day and urge the Chief Constable to work out a solution that is acceptable to both the Chief Constable and the Hellenic Community.
E. THAT Council approve the closure of 1100 Comox Street, adjacent Nelson Park, from midnight Fridays until 3pm Saturday each week between June 19th and October 16th, to allow the relocation of the West End Farmer's Market from King George School to Nelson Park; subject to Park Board approval of the plan, and subject to final arrangements being approved by FEST.
F. THAT Council request that the Director of Risk & Emergency Management arrange for Block Party insurance coverage on behalf of event organizers and the City, with a limit of 100 such events being approved for 2004, at an estimated costs of $3500; the source of funding to be the current Film and Special Event Office budget.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
8. Vancouver Heritage Foundation - 2003 Annual Report (File 5054)
The Committee had before it an Administrative Report dated March 30, 2004, in which the Executive Director, Vancouver Heritage Foundation, recommended Council approve the Vancouver Heritage Foundation's 2003 Annual Report which will provide the Foundation's 2004 operating funds. It is also recommended Council approve the 2005-2007 operating agreement. The City Manager recommended approval.
Diane Switzer, Executive Director, Vancouver Heritage Foundation, reviewed the report.
MOVED by Councillor Green
THAT the Committee recommend to Council
A. THAT Council approve the 2003 Annual Report of the Vancouver Heritage Foundation, Appendix A of Administrative Report Vancouver Heritage Foundation - 2003 Annual Report, dated March 30, 2004; and
B. THAT Council authorize the Director of Legal Services to execute and approve a new 3 year operating agreement at an annual cost of $100,000 for the Vancouver Heritage Foundation's services, and that the Agreement be to the satisfaction of the Director of Legal Services and the City Manager.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Meeting Coordinator's Note:
Subsequent to the meeting, an administrative oversight was noted in Recommendation B of the original report. Accordingly, at its meeting following the Standing Committee on Transportation and Traffic on May 4, 2004, Vancouver City Council approved the following as Recommendation B:
B. THAT Council authorize the Director of Legal Services to execute and approve a new 3-year operating agreement at a base annual cost of $100,000, including inflationary increases for 2005-2007, for the Vancouver Heritage Foundation's services, and that the Agreement be to the satisfaction of the Director of Legal Services and the City Manager.
*italics denote change
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
9. Richmond Airport Vancouver Rapid Transit Line - Vancouver Access Agreement (File 5559)
Further to receipt of legal advice on international trade agreements and additional details on the Expo and Millennium Line access agreements, Vancouver City Council, at its In-Camera meeting on April 6, 2004, referred this matter to the April 22, 2004 meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee.
Accordingly, the Committee had before it an Administrative Report, dated March 9, 2004, in which the General Manager of Engineering Services in consultation with the Director of Legal Services recommended Council authorize the General Manager of Engineering Services and the Director of Legal Services to negotiate and conclude an access agreement with TransLink for the RAV Line utilizing the principles and terms and conditions set out in the City's existing access agreement as the basis for the Agreement. The City Manager recommended approval.
Wayne Pledger, Manager, Rapid Transit Office, reviewed the report.
MOVED by Councillor Bass
THAT the Committee recommend to Council
A. THAT, subject to Recommendations B and C and D, Council authorize the granting of access to City streets to TransLink for the Richmond Airport Vancouver Rapid Transit Line ("RAV Line") on the following terms:
1. The City grants TransLink access to the City streets to only construct, maintain and operate rapid transit lines (the RAV Line).
2. TransLink indemnifies and saves the City harmless from any action arising from its obligations under this agreement.
3. TransLink confirms the City's right to use and regulate its streets per its statutory authority.
4. TransLink is required to negotiate with the City for the use of the City streets for the display or sale of any non transit goods or services.
5 Both parties (TransLink and City) confirm that neither party will cut off access to the other's infrastructure except during an emergency or unless agreed to.
6. TransLink is required to build the system as per plans provided to the City and competently supervise the work.
7. TransLink agrees to not interfere with other utilities without permission, and if they do, the Province pays relocation costs.
8. TransLink will dispose of all excavated material or other material dropped onto the City streets from the rapid transit system.
9. TransLink will provide temporary street facilities if reasonably required to accommodate construction.
10. TransLink will maintain the rapid transit system and keep it in good repair, neat and tidy.
11. Each party is responsible if they damage the other's infrastructure and must pay for repairs.
12. The City may install some of its infrastructure (e.g., a water line) on the rapid transit system.
B. THAT, in addition to the terms set out in Recommendation A above, Council authorize such other terms and conditions and such modifications to the above terms and conditions as are to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Engineering Services and the Director of Legal Services.
C. THAT, upon the General Manager of Engineering Services and the Director of Legal Services being satisfied as to the terms and conditions of the access agreement with TransLink, RAVCO and the successful Proponent for the design, construction and operation of the RAV Line, that the General Manager of Engineering Services and the Director of Legal Services be authorized to execute and deliver the access agreement on behalf of Council.
D. THAT no legal rights or obligations will be created or arise by virtue of Council's approval of Recommendations A and B and C unless and until the access agreement has been executed and delivered by the General Manager of Engineering Services and the Director of Legal Services.
postponed
MOVED by Councillor Cadman
THAT the Committee recommend to Council
THAT the matter of the Richmond Airport Vancouver Rapid Transit Line - Vancouver Access Agreement, be postponed to the Regular Council meeting on May 18, 2004 in order to receive information from the GVTA meeting being held May 7, 2004.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
10. Vancouver General Hospital Implementation Cost Recovery Program (File 5308)
The Committee had before it a Policy Report dated March 30, 2004, in which the Director of Current Planning recommended Council approve a brief cost recovery planning program to provide resources to assist VGH in defining appropriate text amendments and subsequently processing these applications. The resources would also account for necessary public process. The General Manager of Community Services recommended approval.
Tom Phipps, Planner, reviewed the report.
MOVED by Councillor Louie
THAT the Committee recommend to Council
A. That Council endorse a planning implementation program for the Vancouver General Hospital (VGH) Precinct, outlined in Appendix A of Policy Report Vancouver General Hospital Implementation Cost Recovery Program, dated March 30, 2004, to assist VGH by undertaking review of proposed zoning changes to articulate CD-1 text amendments which would be consistent with the VGH Precinct Policy Statement and by processing subsequent rezoning applications.
B. That staff resources contained in Appendix B of Policy Report Vancouver General Hospital Implementation Cost Recovery Program, dated March 30, 2004 and an estimated associated cost recovered budget of $159,500 (subject to a 2003 and 2004 wage settlement) contained in Appendix C of Policy Report Vancouver General Hospital Implementation Cost Recovery Program, dated March 30, 2004 be approved to complete policy review and text amendments;
AND FURTHER THAT consistent with City cost recovery policy, Council accept a contribution from the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority to fully cover these costs.
AND FURTHER THAT these contributions will be applied to rezoning fees.
C. That consistent with Community Amenity Contribution Policy, previously agreed upon CAC contributions represent the CAC contributions for this previously approved floor space.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The Committee adjourned at 5:20 p.m.
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CITY OF VANCOUVER REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
APRIL 22, 2004 |
A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Thursday, April 22, 2004, at 5:20 p.m., in Council Chamber, Third Floor, City Hall, following the Standing Committee on Planning and Environment meeting, to consider the recommendations and actions of the Committee.
PRESENT: |
Deputy Mayor Raymond Louie
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ABSENT: |
Mayor Larry Campbell (Leave of Absence - Civic Business) |
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE: |
Brent MacGregor, Deputy City Manager |
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE: |
Diane Clairmont, Meeting Coordinator |
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVED by Councillor Roberts
SECONDED by Councillor Green
THAT this Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, Deputy Mayor Louie in the Chair.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Report of Standing Committee on Planning and Environment
April 22, 2004
Council considered the report containing the recommendations and actions taken by the Standing Committee on Planning and Environment. Its items of business included:
1. 1924 Triumph Street -Warning to Prospective Purchasers
2. 3217 East 7th Avenue - Warning to Prospective Purchasers
3. 2709 McGill Street - Warning to Prospective Purchasers
4. License By-law Amendment to Allow Liquor Service in Conjunction With Billiard Halls
5. West Nile Surveillance and Mosquito Control Procedures for 2004
6. Downtown Transportation Plan - Hornby Street Bike Lane
7. Annual Special Events Report
8. Vancouver Heritage Foundation - 2003 Annual Report
9. Richmond Airport Vancouver Rapid Transit Line - Vancouver Access Agreement
10. Vancouver General Hospital Implementation Cost Recovery Program
MOVED by Councillor Roberts
THAT the recommendations and actions taken by the Standing Committee on Planning and Environment at its meeting of April 22, 2004, as contained in Items 1 to 10, be approved.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
RISE FROM COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVED by Councillor Roberts
THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ADOPT REPORT OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVED by Councillor Roberts
SECONDED by Councillor Green
THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
NEW BUSINESS
1. Hastings North Light Industrial Area (File 8315)
MOVED by Councillor Green
SECONDED by Councillor Woodsworth
THAT staff report back on concerns relating to the Hastings North Light Industrial Area as outlined in a letter dated April 14, 2004 from the Hastings North Business Improvement Association.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2. Injury at Commercial and Broadway (File 1202)
In response to a question from Councillor Roberts, Brent MacGregor, Deputy City Manager, advised that, if appropriate, Risk Management would be following up on the injury.
3. Leave of Absence - Councillor Bass (File 1254)
MOVED by Councillor Louis
SECONDED by Councillor Cadman
THAT Councillor Bass be granted Leave of Absence for the June 10,, 2004 meeting of Standing Committee on Planning and Environment.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The Council adjourned at 5:30 p.m.
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